I'm coming out...

[jolita]

...of lurkdom. Hey ladies! I've been creepin' on you all for way longer than I'd even like to admit so it's probably about time I come out to play.

I'm a 30 year old, married, stay at home mom (former hairstylist). I own too much nail polish and make-up. I don't own any bubble necklaces, and I don't think I could really pull one off anyway. I love clothes and shoes, but being that I SAH with my daughter, I don't get fussed up as often as I'd like.

Looking forward to joining in!

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ANOTHER HAIRSTYLIST!! Yay! Welcome, and I'm so glad you came out of lurkdom Any chance you would mind suggesting a red hair dye for me from Sally's? I'm totally confused about the numbers used in the formulas and trying to figure out how to pick a color that works with my coloring.

Now you are going to regret coming out of lurking lol

[aaxoxo75]

Welcome Jolita

GoDawgs, I must say I was laughing so hard the other day when you told the girls how they said you looked younger as a blond when you had dark hair, and now they were telling you to go back to dark haha. I really liked the dark hair on you though, but I love reds too, too bad they are hard to maintain.

[jolita]

GoDawgs, the best way to go about it is to look at the numbers (level of color) from 1-12, with 1 being black and 12 the lightest blonde imaginable. Every color line is different but basically a level 5 or 6 is going to be the middle of the road. Then the letters represent the shade so a 5BR would be a medium level brown with red tones, which from the pics you posted, I'd say is what you are looking for. It's always easier to darken a color if it is too light than it is to lighten it so just check swatches, if a level 5 looks too dark, go with a 6. If a BR looks too red, you can mix it with a N (neutral). I think i would just shy away from any straight R color or anything with a C (copper). Hope that I didn't make that too confusing for you. I myself have a red/brown haircolor so I know how tricky it can be to achieve that perfect red. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask!!

[jolita]

Aug 9, 2012 0:16:52 GMT -5 aaxoxo75 said:

Welcome Jolita

Thank you!

[hz80408]

Welcome! How old is your daughter?

[jolita]

Aug 9, 2012 14:15:55 GMT -5 hz80408 said:

Welcome! How old is your daughter?

Thanks! She is 19 months. Her name is Brielle

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Aug 9, 2012 12:22:53 GMT -5 jolita said:

GoDawgs, the best way to go about it is to look at the numbers (level of color) from 1-12, with 1 being black and 12 the lightest blonde imaginable. Every color line is different but basically a level 5 or 6 is going to be the middle of the road. Then the letters represent the shade so a 5BR would be a medium level brown with red tones, which from the pics you posted, I'd say is what you are looking for. It's always easier to darken a color if it is too light than it is to lighten it so just check swatches, if a level 5 looks too dark, go with a 6. If a BR looks too red, you can mix it with a N (neutral). I think i would just shy away from any straight R color or anything with a C (copper). Hope that I didn't make that too confusing for you. I myself have a red/brown haircolor so I know how tricky it can be to achieve that perfect red. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask!!

Thank you!!!!! This is really, really helpful. Based on what you are saying, I'm looking at these. Thoughts?

The letter and number makes this one look like a straight red, but then it's called a red brown?
www.sallybeauty.com/hair-dye/SBS-305105,default,pd.html

Then this one has burgundy. Might a burgundy brown be better with a cool skin tone?
www.sallybeauty.com/hair-dye/SBS-305150,default,pd.html

Both of the above also come in a level 5 - so light red brown and light burgundy brown.

Are those too red for me?

I think I love this one!!! What do you think?
www.sallybeauty.com/brown-permanent-haircolor/SBS-500290,default,pd.html

This one is nice, too
www.sallybeauty.com/brown-permanent-haircolor/SBS-500291,default,pd.html

I'd like to narrow it down before I go to Sally's to look at the swatches so I don't feel overwhelmed and end up spending a ton of time there.

Since I'm going darker (from very light brown hair with blonde highlights), I should use a 10 volume developer, right?

Thank you sooooooo much for helping.

[photon]

hello and welcome!

[xokell2]

Yay for more posters! Welcome

[adlove]

Glad you're joining us - next time I have hair questions, I know who to ask

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I've totally hijacked your post and made it all about my hair. Sorry

I'm thinking that I will do L'Oreal Excellence Browns Extreme Light Auburn. It is BR5 light auburn brown. This chick used it, although her original hair color (which she first bleached) and coloring are different than mine.

[jolita]

Thanks everyone!

Dawgs- that is the one i was going to suggest. The Burgundy is pretty but I'd be worried about the violet under tones. Definitely use 10 volume and if you fade out quickly, try to use a demi permanent color to refresh it. Good luck!!!

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Aug 9, 2012 20:48:36 GMT -5 jolita said:

Thanks everyone!

Dawgs- that is the one i was going to suggest. The Burgundy is pretty but I'd be worried about the violet under tones. Definitely use 10 volume and if you fade out quickly, try to use a demi permanent color to refresh it. Good luck!!!

Awesome!! Thank you so, so much for your help!! I also didn't know I could use a demi permanent color to refresh, so that's great to know!